Jane McElwain 1776–1787
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane McElwain in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Jane McElwain 1776–1787
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Immediate Family
Biography
Jane McElwain was born in 1776 in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States, the child of capt timothy mcelwain and jane brown. Jane McElwain passed away in 1787 in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane McElwain
This ancestor line traces from England, UK (1500) to Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States (1776) across 11 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jane McElwain (1776–1787) was born in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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Jane McElwain's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record